Solution What to do if the Tapo Pan/Tilt camera can't return to its original position properly after tracking
This Article Applies To
Tapo C500 2.0/TC40 2.0
Tapo C510 2.0/TC41 2.0
Tapo C520 2.0/TC42 2.0
Tapo C530 2.0/TC43 2.0
Tapo C560WS V1
Tapo C660 V1
Phenomenon Description
The cameras listed above aim to return to their original position when no events are detected within 30 seconds after tracking. However, the following abnormal situations may still occur
1) The camera does not return to the correct position after tracking, and its viewpoint is offset.
2) When tilting or panning the camera, the Tapo app prompts that it has reached the limit position even though it has not.
Troubleshooting Tips
1. Ensure the screws are tight in the camera card slot and the rubber seal is seated.
2. On the Tapo App > Camera's Device Settings > Reboot Camera page, enable the Auto Reboot feature and check if it improves the situation.
3. Go to Camera Device Settings > Pan & Tilt, and tap “Pan & Tilt Correction” to recalibrate the camera.
Beta Opportunity
Our R&D team has developed a specialized firmware with relevant optimization. Click here to contact your local TP‑Link technical support team and request access to the beta firmware. When submitting your request, please include the following information in your email:
- A description of the phenomenon you are experiencing.
- A description of the troubleshooting you did.
- The camera's MAC address. You can find it in the Tapo app > camera's Device Settings > Device Info page.
- A video or screenshots showing the camera's viewpoints before and after tracking.
Before the Upgrade:
(1) Please be sure you have read the Beta Test Agreement before upgrading the Pre-release firmware!
(2) How to update the firmware of the Tapo devices on the Tapo App
(3) Firmware downgrade is not supported. When a new official version is released, updating it will overwrite the beta version.
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mafiatu7uh wrote
Yesterday I followed up with TP-Link support, and today there is still no response, it's very sad, it seems like TP-Link support for the Indonesian region is very indifferent!! What should I do? should I accept this defective Tapo C520WS product with an open heart?
Hi,
We sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience you’ve experienced regarding the delayed response from our support team. We understand how important timely assistance is, especially when dealing with a product issue.
To help us better assist you, could you kindly confirm how you contacted our support team? If you submitted your request via email, please note that it usually takes 1-2 business days for our email support team to respond during standard working hours. If your concern requires urgent attention and you haven’t received a reply yet, we recommend trying to contact our support team via phone for a quicker resolution.
If you continue to face difficulties reaching our support team, please feel free to send us a private message through the platform’s back-end messaging system with your email address and contact number. We will do our best to follow up internally on your case and help accelerate the response process.
We deeply value your feedback and trust in our products, and we will strive to improve our service to ensure a better experience moving forward. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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@Solla-topee this fault has been reported over six month ago and the advice is the same now as it was then. Its an appalling amount of time not to resolve this fault. Even if the Firmware auto reset every hour that would be better than not enabling pan and tilt as i have done. Constantly referring those affected to TP Support, and then those that have updated to the Beta Firmware confirm it has not resolved the fault shows that TP-Link are not on top of this. There are lots of features to like about this camera, but i will not be recommending this camera to anyone looking to purchase a pan and tilt camera.
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RJ-C660 wrote
@Solla-topee this fault has been reported over six month ago and the advice is the same now as it was then. Its an appalling amount of time not to resolve this fault. Even if the Firmware auto reset every hour that would be better than not enabling pan and tilt as i have done. Constantly referring those affected to TP Support, and then those that have updated to the Beta Firmware confirm it has not resolved the fault shows that TP-Link are not on top of this. There are lots of features to like about this camera, but i will not be recommending this camera to anyone looking to purchase a pan and tilt camera.
I couldn't agree more! Here I am getting a second hardware replacement which I know will not fix the problem. To my knowledge, there are two hardware variations and I can confirm they both have the same issue.
The best that we could do is keep opening support tickets, post in the forums and post our experience in Amazon. All in the hopes it triggers a fix or saves someone else from agony.
It's true, there's a lot to like about these cameras but everyone like me will revert to tried and true brands that stand behind their products. I was really wishful I would replace my Google ecosystem with these. No such luck.
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